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Best tomato paste, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Jack Giacalone, Laura Cerruti Quara, Meryl Feinstein, Rich Giacalone and 3 more. Recommendations come from simplyrecipes.com, thekitchn.com, americastestkitchen.com and saveur.com.

Pantry Staples · The ranking

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    Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste (tube)

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    Simply Recipes asked three experts, and all three said Mutti. Feinstein likes its “bold and fresh tomato flavor, beautiful red color,” made with 100% Italian tomatoes. The Giacalone brothers: “our go-to brand is Mutti.” Cerruti Quara points to the label: just tomatoes and salt. It won The Kitchn’s 2025 test of 11 pastes, and America’s Test Kitchen called it “surprisingly complex.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
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    Pianogrillo Estratto di Pomodoro (Sicilian sun-dried concentrate)

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    Mucci: “my new favorite way to keep the sweet taste of summer going all year long.” Anthony on the sun-dried Sicilian strattu: “like a revelation. It is so dense that it’s essentially preserved.” Small-batch, about $35 for a 330 g jar, imported by Gustiamo. Use it a spoonful at a time, like a tube paste.
    Where to buy · gustiamo.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: saveur.com ↗
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    Amore Tomato Paste (tube)

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    The first tube paste sold in the US, and the only one tested that’s tomatoes alone, with no added salt. ATK’s tasters found it “tangy,” “sweet” and “jammy,” with “a sun-dried tomato flavor”: “This could really up the savoriness of a dish.” An honorable mention at The Kitchn for its bright, juicy flavor, though some tasters found a slight bitterness.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: americastestkitchen.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best tomato paste, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste (tube), chosen by Meryl Feinstein (Pasta Social Club); Rich Giacalone (Brothers Cucina); Jack Giacalone (Brothers Cucina); Laura Cerruti Quara (Italian Kitchen Confessions). Simply Recipes asked three experts, and all three said Mutti. Feinstein likes its “bold and fresh tomato flavor, beautiful red color,” made with 100% Italian tomatoes. The Giacalone brothers: “our go-to brand is Mutti.” Cerruti Quara points to the label: just tomatoes and salt. It won The Kitchn’s 2025 test of 11 pastes, and America’s Test Kitchen called it “surprisingly complex.” Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
What are the other top picks for tomato paste?
No. 2 is Pianogrillo Estratto di Pomodoro (Sicilian sun-dried concentrate), chosen by Kristy Mucci (Saveur); Michael Anthony (Gramercy Tavern). No. 3 is Amore Tomato Paste (tube), chosen by Hannah Crowley (America’s Test Kitchen). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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